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Phil Ivey has been branded as the greatest poker competitor on the planet by quite a few of the top-ranked pros. He was born in Riverside, CA and moved to New Jersey before reaching the age of 1. His grandpa taught Phil one cent-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From then on on, he was addicted to poker and wished to pickup whatever he could about poker. Phil routinely told his grandparents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil didn’t permit the adverse comments from other people kill his goal of being one of the greatest poker competitors in the world.

Phil began playing intently after getting a fake ID by the name of Jerome. He practiced his techniques at the casinos of Atlantic City. The beginning few years for him were a teaching period and winning was not a common thing at the time. He made his mark at the 2000 World Series of Poker when he made 2 final tables and came away with his 1st World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the closing table he defeated quite a few of the well known professionals including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

Phil decided to take his skills to the successive level and headed out west to Sin City. Phil continues to compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players in the world. Phil credits his success to dedication and a continuing passion for poker. Phil says that he is learning every day and is incredibly humble about his accomplishments. He knows he makes blunders every single game of poker and constantly strives to improve.

Even though Phil has won some large tournaments, he favors winning money games on a normal basis.